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  • 标题:An overview of the opportunities and challenges in sustaining the energy industry in Afghanistan
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  • 作者:Shambalid Ahady ; Nirendra Dev ; Anubha Mandal
  • 期刊名称:E3S Web of Conferences
  • 印刷版ISSN:2267-1242
  • 电子版ISSN:2267-1242
  • 出版年度:2020
  • 卷号:173
  • 页码:1-7
  • DOI:10.1051/e3sconf/202017303006
  • 出版社:EDP Sciences
  • 摘要:Energy access is not only crucial for economic growth but also important for any strategy to improve the health and social welfare of a nation. Afghanistan’s energy industry is in poor condition due to many years of war and negligence. Despite international agencies’ support and energy policies adopted in the last few years, Afghanistan has no universal access to power. Besides, the residences suffer from an irregular distribution of power supply. There is a growing gap between demand and supply, and the current predictions of demand do not show reality due to hindered economic growth. Afghanistan’s domestic power transmission is limited, which must be extended for the country to enjoy a stable and sustainable energy supply. Sustainability and security of Afghanistan’s power sector would rely on its ability to become self-reliant in power generation. Overall, the objective of this paper is to summarize the current energy status of Afghanistan and to identify energy opportunities for self-sufficiency and challenges in various aspects of energy sources. To meet energy demand, Afghanistan can develop its autochthonous hydrocarbon and renewable energy resources. By improving its domestic energy potential from natural resources, Afghanistan can fulfill its primary energy requirement. Further, along with policy formulation, appropriate and planned implementation of renewable energy policy, energy efficiency targets, and strategies, Afghanistan can reach energy self-sufficiency goals with socio-economic development.
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